There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
12h 7m₹400–3,137Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 48mDrive 418.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Swāmimalaicar 418.9 km
6h 49m₹4,725–6,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Swāmimalaitaxi 418.9 km
6h 49m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
10h 31m₹8,195–17,818Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 52m
Kochi to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Swamimalai via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Kochi and Swāmimalai is 527 km. The road distance is 418.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Kochi to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Swāmimalai via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Swāmimalai is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Kochi to Swāmimalai.
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